Prince’s career spanned 38 years. He put out 39 albums, beginning with “For You” in 1978, and ending with with “HITnRUN Phase One” and “Phase Two”, which came out last year.
He sold more than 100 million albums worldwide, was nominated for 32 Grammys, and won seven. Plus a Golden Globe for“The Song of the Heart” from “Happy Feet” in 2007 and an Oscar for the score to “Purple Rain” in 1985.
He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004, the first year he was eligible. And during the ceremony, he stole the show with an AMAZING solo on “While My Guitar Gently Weeps”. It was part of a George Harrison tribute alongside Tom Petty, Steve Winwood, and Jeff Lynne.
He had four #1 albums: “Purple Rain”, “Around the World in a Day”, his “Batman” soundtrack and “3121”. And he had five #1 singles:“When Doves Cry”, “Let’s Go Crazy”, “Kiss”, “Batdance”, and “Cream”.